Prices shown are the approximate amount one should expect to pay for a Leica M mount camera body in excellent, but used, condition. No lenses are included in these prices. Camera should be fully functional as a classic camera with a clean appearence, but obvious signs of use or age.
Pricing was gathered from sales on photo.net, ebay auctions, Ritzcam.com, KEH.com, RFF, and other camera dealers. Prices are biased towards ebay auctions. Expect to pay +10 to +20% more buying from a dealer. Please note, only the common variations are listed. You should also budget $ 200-300 for a good CLA ( clean, lube and adjust ) if you plan to use the camera regularly.
UPDATED JANUARY 2021
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Amount $$
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| Leica CL |
$ 350-500 |
"Compact Leica." 1973-76. Later model marked Leitz / Minolta. Profile |
| Minolta CLE |
$ 425-675 |
Minolta updated the CL with Electronics. 1980-84. Profile |
| Leica M1 |
$ 500-750 |
Limited use as a user. 1959-64. 9,392 produced. Serial # 950001-1102900. Profile |
| Leica M2 Chrome |
$ 900-1,200 |
As fine a camera as the M3. 1958-67. 88,000 produced. Serial # 926001-1207000. Profile |
| Leica M3 DS |
$ 900-1,400 |
A Classic. 1954-58. 200,000 produced ( all models ). Serial # 700000-854000. Profile |
| Leica M3 SS |
$ 950-1,500 |
A Classic. 1958-68?. +$ 100 if serial >1mill. Serial # 854001-1206999. Profile |
| Leica M4 |
$ 900-1,300 |
1967-74? 50,000 produced. Serial # 1175001-1443170. Profile |
| Leica M4-2 |
$ 950-1,200 |
1978-80. 17,000 produced. Serial # 1468001-1533350. Profile |
| Leica M4-P |
$ 950-1,250 |
Another favorite user camera. 1980-87. Serial # 1543351-1692950. Profile |
| Leica M5 Two Lug Chrome or Black |
$ 950-1,300 |
Collectible item. 1971-75. 31,400 produced ( all models ). Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile |
| Leica M5 Three Lug Chrome |
$ 900-1,200 |
Clunky compared to the previous M's. yet innovative. Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile |
| Leica M5 Three Lug Black |
$ 950-1,300 |
Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile |
| Leica M6 Chrome or Black |
$ 1,300-1,750 |
Modern day classic. 1984-99. Profile |
| Leica M6 Chrome or Black TTL |
$ 1,400-1,850 |
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| Leica MP |
$ 2,800-3,700 |
All mechanical camera. Very thin used market. 2003-. Profile |
| Leica M7 |
$ 1,900-2,400 |
Final film version from Leica. Many are selling in "minty" condition. 2002-2007. Profile |
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